Cold as Ice

by Toni Anderson

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Narrated by Eric Dove, Cold As Ice by Toni Anderson is the fifth installment in the Cold Justice- The Negotiators romantic suspense series. Each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone as it features a different couple and mystery.

Cold as Ice gives us volcanologist Darcy O’Roarke and Supervisory Special Agent Eban Winters story. Darby and Eban shared history, one which was riddled in traumas, which readers Colder Than Sin  would be familiar with. Being fairly new to the series, ( as I have only read Cold Cruel Kiss), prior to picking up this installment, I thought I would miss out by not reading book two, but my worries were for naught. 

Darby is slowly reclaiming her life after a traumatic experience in Indonesia. Studying for her Ph.D. and trying to come to terms with her feelings for the agent who rescued her.  After a night of partying with her classmates, she woke up to one of them dead.  Panicking and with no recollection of what transpired the night before, she accidentally called Eban. He did not hesitate to jump on the next plane to Alaska. Eban loves Darby, but fears romantic entanglements with her. It’s against FBI protocols for a negotiator to get romantically involved with a kidnapped victim.  But Eban cannot resist his feelings for Darby and soon found himself in a conflicting position.

The fact Darby woke up to find the victim dead and had no memory of the incident the police liked her for the murder. However, with the revelation of new evidence they grudgingly released her. Who would want to frame Darby? Does it have anything to do with her ordeal in Indonesia? 

Cold As Ice delivered a thrilling story from start to finish. Packed with suspense, danger, while delivering an endearing romance the story proved difficult to put down.  Although, I wanted more page time for the romance.  

I had a fair idea of the killer's identity seventy percent into the story, but then an unexpected twist threw me off the scent. However, the revelation of the villain’s identity proved my initial theory.  The author dedicated a few of the chapters to  killer's POV, from which I deduced their gender and mindset.

Darby’s strength, resilience and bravery shined throughout the story. Despite, the pain of her past, she remained strong throughout the case.  Persons believed her to be guilty, but she never crumbled under the pressure. Eban’s protective nature stood out. I enjoyed their romance, and it made me glad to see them acknowledging their feelings for each other and embracing a romantic relationship.


Narration

This was my first time listening to the Eric G. Dove and I would listen to him again. He brought the characters to life by showcasing their personalities and varying emotions. His tone enhanced the narration and brought the story to life.

Overall I had a good time with Cold As Ice and would recommend it to fans of romantic suspense.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading